Ernst becomes Iowa's first woman in Congress
In the 2014 midterm results Iowa selects Joni Ernst of Red Oak as the first woman to represent the state in Washington. The milestone places Iowa alongside Mississippi as the two states yet to elect a woman governor or congresswoman. The story also notes a 5th grade basketball moment and a Centerville farmer profiting from sorghum.
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Iowa Midterm Voter Turnout and Local Election Stakes
Iowa voters cast about 53 percent in this year's midterms, near the 2010 record but shy of full participation in a key Senate race and other contests. A What Cheer man received 60 days in jail and a $2000 fine for killing a bald eagle in Mahaska County in 2011. A public health survey shows rising overweight rates, less exercise, more smoking, and high binge drinking.
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Mahaska County
Iowa Department of Public Health
Smoke free casinos urged to protect workers health in Iowa
A reader argues Cedar Rapids should open a smoke free casino and Iowa should follow other states in banning smoking in casinos to protect workers and citizens. The letter also thanks trail workers for keeping biking paths clean and courteous.
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Cedar Rapids
Voters reject courthouse bond. calls grow for safer accessibility
Johnson County residents vote down a third bond for expanding the historic courthouse citing backlog, unsafe corridors, and accessibility gaps. Readers are invited to submit ideas by 5 p.m. Wednesday via The Gazette to address safety, accessibility, and the building’s future.
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Thegazette
Big Data reshapes politics and voter outreach
Jonah Goldberg argues that data driven tactics reach both voters and nonvoters, citing targeted mailers by Democratic groups and the broader shift toward digitized public opinion. He questions whether polls and focus groups improve representation and suggests returning to principle based decision making.
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New York Times
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Doctors need real food guidance beyond prescriptions
In a guest column Jill Richardson argues doctors rush patients onto drugs due to time limits and weak nutrition training. She highlights hospital programs in New York City that prescribe fruit and vegetables to low income families, redeemable at farmers markets, and calls for broader subsidies and education to overcome cost and skill barriers to healthy eating.
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